GUI design patents in China after first infringement decision

24 January 2018
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Karry Lai, Hong Kong

Observers bemoan the lack of clear guidance after Beijing IP Court judge rules there was no infringement of a GUI design patent in a highly-anticipated case

China saw its first GUI infringement case since graphical
user interface (GUI) design was classified and protected as a
type of design patent on May 1 2014. Although the case was
expected to set a precedent for GUI design patent,...